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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,038.09, 92,974.11 and 30,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,038.09, 92,974.11 and 30,399.76 is: 45,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,038.09 : 92,974.11 = 30,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,038.09/92,974.11 = 30,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,038.09x = 92,974.11 × 30,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,038.09x = 2,826,390,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,390,630.21/62,038.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,558.96

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